The loss of TE Zach Miller via free agency leaves the Raiders in a tight spot. Third-year player Brandon Myers is the only tight end on the Raiders roster right now who has any NFL experience. He caught 16 passes for 99 yards during those two years.

Rookies Richard Gordon and David Ausberry are promising players, but Gordon caught only 10 passes during his collegiate career and Ausberry is converting from wide receiver. Miller led the Raiders in receiving each of the past three seasons and arguably was their most-productive offensive player during that time.

It's likely that the Raiders will attempt to sign a veteran tight end at some point soon. New York Giants’ free agent Kevin Boss has said he is interested in playing for the Raiders, and he likely will be brought in for a visit.

Notes: The Raiders re-signed veteran C Samson Satele as a backup to rookie Stefen Wisniewski. Satele started 15 games at center for the Raiders last season, but he is expected to yield that job to Wisniewski. This is a smart move by the Raiders, because they were without a proven backup.